Legal Transcriptionist

Penn Foster

Program Overview

At Penn Foster, students are able to earn the skills and techniques required of a legal transcriptionist. The Legal Transcriptionist diploma program consists of eight courses that students complete at their own pace.

Students begin by taking an introduction course in Legal Transcription, where they learn the responsibilities of professional transcribers. In Basic Legal Terminology, students study the terms for torts, litigation, criminal law, family law, and contract law.

Students discuss the functions and structure of the United States court system, foundations of modern law, ethical considerations, and the codification of law. In Basic Keyboarding and Microsoft Office Applications, students receive training in basic keyboarding, and often improve typing speed and accuracy. Students study different types of writing often encountered in the business environment. Students practice writing business letters and memos, acknowledging sentence cohesion, paragraph construction, and using correct grammar.

Students in the Legal Transcriptionist program are also trained in Personal Development. This course offers personal skills essential for a career as a legal transcriptionist.

Through the use of computers, this course is designed to introduce students to sources of law, including legal research, and proper preparations of legal documents. Students are instructed to focus on probate practice, appellate practice, and also bankruptcy. These topics are covered to provide students with applicable knowledge of common transcribing duties.

Students who complete the Legal Transcriptionist Diploma program should be well versed in various Windows programs, and have the opportunity for improved writing skills. Students who have completed this program might find employment in law firms, insurance companies, independent transcription agencies, or banks.

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Accreditation & Licensing

Penn Foster Career School, Penn Foster High School, and Penn Foster College are nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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School Overview

Penn Foster’s expertise in distance learning and genuine desire to help students meet their educational aspirations has helped students worldwide for over a century. More than 13,000,000 people have benefitted from Penn Foster programs, and more than 130,000 students are actively enrolled in studies. Penn Foster offers online career-focused and blended learning opportunities completely at a distance, and retains headquarters in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Penn Foster supports distance education students with:

Open enrollment

Self-paced online courses

24/7 online support

A Penn Foster Study Planner that organizes study plans and due dates

Exams provided through the online Student Portal

Career services

DISTANCE AND ONLINE EDUCATION

Penn Foster offers a broad scope of degrees, careers diplomas, and certificates ranging from high school diplomas to undergraduate certificates to associate and bachelor’s degrees. Three schools make up Penn Foster.

Penn Foster College awards associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Penn Foster Career School provides career diploma and certificate opportunities.

Penn Foster High School gives students the choice to earn a traditional high school diploma, or opt to complete diplomas with career concentrations.

Degree programs offered at Penn Foster College include studies in:

Business Management

Finance

Graphic Design

Medical Assistant

Human Resources Management.

Many of the programs can be finished within two years; however, completion time depends upon the degree program as well as each student’s schedule.

There are over 70 vocational training programs and 20 associate degrees. Industrial courses allow students to build their skill set in a variety of fields such as:

Construction

Vehicle Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Industrial Safety.

Though Penn Foster does not have a physical campus, some courses may blend online learning with more traditional forms of correspondence courses, including textbooks and print materials for study purposes.

In addition to national accreditation, Penn Foster is recognized by:

Regional accreditation by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools for Penn Foster Career School non-degree granting postsecondary programs

Regional accreditation by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools for Penn Foster High School grades 9 through adult

An Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

State licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools for Penn Foster Career School and Penn Foster High School

State licensure by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education for Penn Foster College, with authorization to award Associate of Science Degrees, Bachelor of Science Degrees, and Undergraduate Certificates

ACE CREDIT, of the American Council on Education, for many of Penn Foster College courses

Penn Foster upholds a strong, military-friendly relationship and retains a 2016 Military Friendly School® designation by G.I. Jobs. Penn Foster supports the military and veterans with discounts and VA benefits.

Students who are interested in more details on specific programs and requirements should request more information.

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